Field Superintendent I - Building Group

Sundt•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Field Superintendent I manages day-to-day construction activities, supervising craft employees and subcontractors and coordinating field activities with the project schedule. The role is responsible for safety, production goals, quality control, and cost control, and may supervise one or more craft groups or scopes of work. Step I is the entry level of a three-step progression and is intended for individuals with limited experience in the position who can manage one or two crews and/or foremen, as well as subcontractors. The position supports or manages construction planning, subcontractor coordination, quality and safety processes, risk mitigation, environmental controls, manpower and material coordination, scheduling, project reporting, and cost and scope management. On self-perform projects, it may also include developing and managing craft field teams, setting performance expectations, providing feedback and training, and conducting Individual Development Reviews. The role may participate in business development and preconstruction activities as directed.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures.
Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control, and the ability to control and supervise employees and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Emphasize a culture of safety throughout the project and ensure the safety plan is executed relentlessly.
Assist with or conduct reviews of shop drawings and design conflicts, review and implement RFIs, manage quality control and safety responsibilities, and coordinate and oversee subcontractors; ensure the quality management plan is followed and installed work meets or exceeds Sundt expectations.
Assist in or manage the selection of equipment, construction methods, and sequencing of operations.
Assist with or conduct subcontractor meetings.
Assist with or manage implementation of LEAN planning.
Conduct daily risk management analysis with project leaders to support timely mitigation and documentation.
Demonstrate competency in project environmental control processes and take corrective action when necessary.
Enforce the project management plan so field activities comply with plans, policies, and procedures.
Manage project controls and costs daily, take appropriate action to support consistent deliverables and successful project execution, demonstrate business acumen, and understand the change management process.
On self-perform projects, acquire, develop, and manage the craft field team; communicate performance expectations, provide feedback, identify training and development needs, conduct on-the-job training, and possibly conduct Individual Development Reviews.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontract activities in accordance with the project schedule; ensure the material management plan and required change-control processes are followed.
Participate in business development and preconstruction activities as directed.
Prepare and maintain detailed schedules for areas of responsibility, incorporating and communicating changes and managing sequencing to support timely execution.
Review time sheets, quantity reporting, and daily costs for proper preparation and coding; complete daily reporting accurately and on time in accordance with the Sundt Management System.
Use available reports to manage project scope and support successful field execution; understand and possibly participate in developing the Monthly Progress Report.